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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is cracking down again on military beards, citing operational readiness and gear compatibility as key reasons. After seeing sailors with facial hair during a recent Navy visit, he’s pushed for stricter grooming — even issuing a new memo that could discharge sailors with chronic shaving issues like razor bumps after a year of treatment. While religious waivers still exist — with limited beard allowances — medical exceptions are being severely curtailed, sparking debate over fairness and inclusivity in the armed forces.

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